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Nuclear microreactors could power towns of the future
The Blueprint Microreactors are compact nuclear systems that could power towns, campuses and military bases. Unlike large reactors, microreactors are factory-built, simpler and potentially safer. High costs and regulatory hurdles remain before...

Defense, restoration of energy sector: Zelensky holds Staff meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky chaired a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff focused on protecting and restoring Ukraine's energy system, during which he heard reports on repair work in regions affected by Russian strikes....

Power-hungry data centres threaten Australia’s energy grid. Here are 3 steps to make them more efficient
The Australian Energy Market Operator estimates data centres will consume 6% of Australia’s grid-supplied electricity by 2030. To put that in context, that’s more than the current share of Australia’s healthcare and social assistance industry....

Stephen Curry's wife Ayesha Curry stuns with Irie Power Face Oil, ultimate must-have from Sweet July Skin
Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry are a cute couple (Image via Getty Images) After her Sweet July Lip Treatment, Ayesha Curry is back with another addition to her Sweet July Skin line. The new product is Irie Power Face Oil. Before the launch of the...

Hitachi Energy, NVIDIA unveil 800 VDC power system for AI data centres
Hitachi Energy has announced its collaboration with NVIDIA to develop an 800-volt direct-current (VDC) power architecture for data centres supporting artificial intelligence infrastructure. The new system is based on open standards that aim to...
Why freefall could get even worse; scary sign rivals can’t ignore — NBL Power Rankings
The NBL26 season is beginning to take shape, and the early contenders are separating themselves from the pack. Melbourne United remain the undisputed benchmark after five straight wins, while teams like Adelaide and Perth continue to build...
Qualcomm Unleashes the Power of AI and 5G for Industry at GITEX Global
Company demonstrates range of industrial, smart mobility, energy and drone solutions on e& and Honeywell booths– Dubai, UAE– Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is putting the spotlight on how AI and 5G are transforming businesses and industries across...

Kharkiv Power Outages After Russian Airstrike Disrupt City Services
In Kharkiv on October 13, due to an attack with Russian air bombs, there were power outages: at least three districts of the city remain without electricity after two explosions heard around 21:50. As a result of the strikes on the city, three...

PODCAST: Some towns in CT have second thoughts on solar energy
CT Mirror’s independent, nonprofit journalism depends on reader support. Create more of it with a tax-deductible donation today. For some who once supported solar energy, second thoughts are brewing. WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s John...
McKinsey’s Global Energy Perspective Finds Energy Transition Momentum may be Slowing Due to Growing Affordability Gap and Diverging Regional Energy Mixes
McKinsey & Company (McKinsey) launches its tenth annual Global Energy Perspective, which offers a comprehensive analysis of the forces shaping the energy sector and projects energy demand and supply trends across a range of fuel types and regions...

Nuclear Energy in Focus at the G20 in South Africa
Energy leaders from around the world convened in Durban last week for the first ever high level G20 meeting on nuclear energy, held amid rising projections for nuclear power expansion. Jointly organized by South Africa’s Department of Electricity...

WindAC Africa 2025: Driving Innovation, Skills, and Solutions for Africa’s Energy Transition
Johannesburg, 13 October 2025: The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) is proud to announce the return of 8th WindAc Africa 2025, the academic conference that bridges research, innovation, and industry in the wind energy sector. WindAC...

The Energy Audit Is In: Why Executive Burnout Puts Strategy—And The Whole Business—At Risk
We’ve probably all seen it too many times. A once-vibrant CEO, sharp and decisive, starts stalling. Vision becomes vague. Decisions grow reactionary. Innovation flatlines. Everyone else sees the symptoms, but the leader—the very person meant to...

OpenAI’s 10-Gigawatt Bet: AI Power Hunger Is Redefining Semiconductor Landscape
The scale of OpenAI’s new partnership with Broadcom represents more than a technical collaboration; it marks a structural shift in how artificial intelligence is financed, built, and supplied. By co-developing 10 gigawatts of custom chips and...

Ed Davey to urge energy sector to ‘take on the lies of Farage and Badenoch’
Sir Ed Davey is to call on the energy sector “to take on the lies” put forward by Reform UK and the Conservative Party, who claim that clean power policies will cost UK billpayers more money. In a speech to the Energy UK conference in London on...

Lowrys community briefed on power surge, how claims will be handled by Duke
Members of the community in Lowrys got a briefing last week on the Sept. 16 power surge incident that caused different sorts of losses to Duke Energy customers in the area. Chester County Council Chair Pete Wilson facilitated the meeting, along...

What 7 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Solaris Energy
In the last three months, 7 analysts have published ratings on Solaris Energy (NYSE:SEI), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish. The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within...

AI data centers could drive future energy bill hikes
WASHINGTON (7News) — You know roughly how much your electricity bill is every month, and maybe you’ve noticed a manageable increase recently. There’s a new warning from several analysts, including one 7News' Adrianna Hopkins spoke with: "Energy...

Broadcom, Bloom Energy, MP Materials, American Battery, BigBear.ai: Stocks Making The Biggest Moves Today
U.S. equities surged in Monday’s midday trade after President Donald Trump softened his stance on China on Sunday, two days after threatening the country with a “massive” tariff hike. President Trump’s threat on Friday came after China announced...

Power Electronics: Unsung Heroes Boosting EV Efficiency and Affordability
In the rapidly evolving world of electric vehicles, much of the spotlight falls on battery advancements—longer ranges, faster charging, and denser energy storage. But a deeper look reveals that another component is quietly revolutionizing the...